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dice_away t1_j6tmxm4 wrote
Reply to comment by publicbigguns in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
Upgraded my microwave to be water-cooled inside. Doesn't work very well
BarryBro t1_j6sprcj wrote
Reply to comment by Fresh_Pomelo8842 in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
Posts like these remind me sadly anyone is allowed to post a " LPT "
ricklewis314 t1_j6sndr1 wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
I would think it is 9 mins and 25 secs.
1200 x 5.5 = 6,600 watts
6,600 / 700 = 9.42 mins
sixstringsg t1_j6seesl wrote
Reply to comment by technowarlock in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
Some microwaves do actually have variable wattages, but you are correct that the vast majority of residential ones do vary the duty cycle instead.
KpochMX t1_j6sdiai wrote
Reply to comment by publicbigguns in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
use liquid nitrogen to past 7ghz
SweatyGazelle11 t1_j6s6ieq wrote
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bigloser42 t1_j6ror3d wrote
Reply to comment by publicbigguns in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
furiously pushing buttons on the front of the microwave until it dings
We’re in.
technowarlock t1_j6roq6q wrote
Reply to comment by the-practical_cat in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
You're adjusting the duty cycle not the power. Does it work out the same? I always try to reheat things at 50%, seems to avoid the "boiling on one side cold on the other" issue
nanny2359 t1_j6rn7c7 wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
This was one of my first adult revelations! Before I moved out I never had to do anything but warm up something that had already been cooked for 30 seconds.
publicbigguns t1_j6rmxt4 wrote
Reply to comment by the-practical_cat in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
You suggesting that I overclock my microwave?
soks86 t1_j6rlbmm wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
The cumulative effects of heating are not linear.
You'd probably need 10 or 11 minutes, maybe a bit more.
the-practical_cat t1_j6rfghj wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
Or you can change the power level on your microwave and cook it at the recommended wattage and time, if your microwave is a higher wattage. So many people "hate microwaved food" because they never read the instruction manual.
breaktime1 OP t1_j6rdqh5 wrote
Reply to comment by bear4bunny in LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
That's helpful, I've never seen that before
bear4bunny t1_j6rdnrw wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
Here in the UK they normally give you a few different wattages and times so it's easier to work out.
keepthetips t1_j6rdkie wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
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itgoesdownandup OP t1_j6pjvli wrote
Reply to comment by Shizz-happens in LPT request: How do I overcome the freedom and anxiety of having to begin a new day? by itgoesdownandup
Not really no. My best guess is probably when I'm just into the task. Again not really sure. Kinda just fighting and doing until things start looking alright.
My hobbies. Video games, TV, manga, and movies. Granted I do this stuff in the day as well, but it feels more special when compared to what sleeping and getting the new day. And also my mind feels completely at ease and can be left alone as well
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Reply to comment by darkallen in LPT Request: I am a recent gradute looking for work. It seems applying for jobs on sites like LinkedIn is a lost cause. by [deleted]
YOU WANT A JOB OR WHAT
ShebanotDoge t1_j6v00ya wrote
Reply to LPT: Microwave food instructions include a wattage that you have to convert for your own microwave. If the package says 5 and a half minutes at 1200 watts on high and your oven is 700 watts, you need to cook it for 9 minutes. by breaktime1
I have no idea how to change the wattage.